For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 special education public middle schools serving 617 students in Louisiana.
The top ranked special education public middle schools in Louisiana are Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center, School For Exceptional Children and Pinecrest Supports & Services Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana special education public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Middle Schools in Louisiana (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5400 Coliseum Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 487-5487
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 487-5487
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 Moffet Road
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Grades: PK-12
| 28 students
Rank: #33.
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5191 Pinecrest Dr. Opc/dental
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Grades: K-12
| 105 students
Rank: #44.
Thrive Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2585 Brightside Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 367-6855
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 367-6855
Grades: 7-12
| 157 students
Rank: #55.
Rapides Training Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4020 Aaron Street
Thibodaux, LA 70302
(318) 445-7017
Thibodaux, LA 70302
(318) 445-7017
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Rank: #66.
Renaissance Home For Youth
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Vandenburg Dr.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 448-8592
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 448-8592
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #77.
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2888 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 757-3482
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 757-3482
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
Rank: #88.
Louisiana School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2888 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 769-8160
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 769-8160
Grades: PK-12
| 89 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1100 N Crocker St
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Grades: PK-12
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public middle schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked special education public middle schools in Louisiana include Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center, School For Exceptional Children and Pinecrest Supports & Services Center.
How many special education public middle schools are located in Louisiana?
9 special education public middle schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana special education public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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